Efendi Restaurant (RUTHERFORD LOCATION)

Mireille C3 months ago

★★★★★

I’ve always wanted to try Efendi Restaurant (Rutherford location), and it definitely lived up to the hype! My boyfriend and I had just finished almost two hours at the gym, so we walked in with a serious appetite. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted warmly and seated right away — always a great first impression. I was craving the beyti kebab and wow… absolutely 🤤 so good! Flavorful, juicy, and exactly what I wanted. My boyfriend ordered the adana kebab — also delicious and perfectly seasoned. I did notice his dish didn’t come with lavash, so I asked for some on the side… but they were sooo busy that it never came 😂 The server did apologize, and honestly it was totally fine. They serve fresh bread with spicy ezme and haydari to start, which was amazing because we were starving. That definitely held us over! To make up for the lavash, the server kindly offered us coffee/tea and Turkish baklava — and let me just say, baklava is one of my favorite desserts and it was SO good here. Service is truly on point, even when they’re busy. For that alone (and of course the food!), I’ll definitely be coming back. 💛

Marcus Mitchelli3 months ago

★★★★★

The feel of the restaurant is warmest by its staff and their authenticity. I never comment about decor but a place like this needs less modern and more tradition. The food is what matters and they definitely have allot to offer. Some really great dishes and shared spreads were on every table. We'll go back one day and try more options. Was a light graze with some Halal Lamb 👌

Maria ☺5 months ago

★★★★★

Excellent service from Kamiran, above and beyond. The food was excellent, delicious and lots of food. We celebrated my mom’s birthday and they gave us appetizers, salad and coffee on the house. Very impressed with the service. Thank you Kamiran and Baris. Recommend this place 100%.

cihan sever6 months ago

★★★★★

Today, my spouse and I went to Efendi Restaurant. We ordered lahmacun, Adana kebab, and Iskender. The appetizers and bread served beforehand were very filling; we couldn’t even finish our main dishes while enjoying them. Everything tasted excellent, especially the lahmacun. The only thing that surprised us was that the tea wasn’t complimentary—normally, in Turkish hospitality, tea is offered after the meal. Other than that, I can highly recommend this place to everyone.

Yana Smirnov5 months ago

★★★★★

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Baris was an absolute delight! From the moment we sat down at Efendi, he made us feel genuinely welcomed like guests, not just customers. Attentive without hovering, funny without trying too hard, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. Every recommendation was spot-on (clearly a Turkish food whisperer). He brought great energy to the table, handled everything effortlessly, and somehow made the whole experience feel relaxed and special at the same time. Service like this doesn’t just complement the food, it elevates it. If you’re lucky enough to have Baris as your server, you’re in very good hands. Efendi is fortunate to have him!